Details of Genus: Babiana Ker-Gawler
ID: 169
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Iridaceae
Family ja: アヤメ
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Distribution en: Subcosmopolitan (not Medit., Australia)
Description en: Genus of 50-60 species of cormous perennials from open grassland and hillsides in South Africa. They have ribbed or pleated, often hairy, lance-shaped, mid- to bright green leaves and spikes of funnel-shaped, often strongly scented flowers, 2-4cm (3/4-1 1/2in) across, borne mainly in spring. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse; in warmer climates, plant in a sunny border.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-15°C (55-59°F) as soon as ripe. Remove offsets when dormant.
Pests en: Red spider mites may be a problem.
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Comment:
Comment ja: バビアナ
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show |